Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.63
- Local median
- 0.47
Big Ideas Educational Services
2201 NW 187th St, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
- License:
- C11MD3089
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 2:00PM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 117
- License expiration:
- November 9, 2026
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,300 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083 - $1,300/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 - $60.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Miami-Dade County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 3, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 18, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for Big Ideas Educational Services from March 3, 2023 through June 3, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 3, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of August 24, 2026.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 1
8 in last 12 months
9 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 33056
Compared to 40 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.95
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 8 inspections, with 10 recorded violations.
May 28, 2025July 30, 2025September 25, 2025November 3, 2025February 18, 2026March 4, 2026April 6, 2026June 3, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- Child care personnel, including volunteers that work 10 hours or more per month, must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better.
- Correction status
- Due by August 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- Child care personnel, including volunteers that work 10 hours or more per month, must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better.
- Correction status
- Due by May 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- Childcare personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of childcare training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better.
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- Childcare personnel, including volunteers that work 10 hours or more per month, must successfully complete 40 hours of childcare training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better.Please see Supplemental
- Correction status
- Due by March 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- Child Care personnel have not completed their required introductory child care training.
- Correction status
- Due by December 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- Child care personnel had not begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by December 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- Child care personnel, including volunteers that work 10 hours or more per month, must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Please see confidential page.
- Correction status
- Due by October 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- Child care personnel must begin training within 90 days of employment and successfully complete the Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Please see confidential page.
- Correction status
- Due by October 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- Child care personnel did not complete the childcare training requirement.
- Correction status
- Due by August 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- Child care personnel, including volunteers that work 10 hours or more per month, must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. *Employee name on confidential page.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Can you tell me about the current training process for your staff and how you ensure all requirements are met?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that staff training requirements have been a recurring topic in recent inspection reports. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center manages staff development and regulatory compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and verify that new staff members complete their introductory training within the required timeframe?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report indicates that documentation regarding staff training timelines has been a repeated area of focus. This question allows the director to explain the administrative steps taken to ensure all personnel are properly trained.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to supporting staff members who are in the process of completing their required certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center supports professional growth helps parents feel confident in the team's ongoing commitment to quality care. This provides insight into the center's culture and investment in staff retention.
General question
How do you communicate with families about the qualifications and experience levels of the teachers in the classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication about staff qualifications helps families understand the expertise guiding their children's daily activities. It is helpful to know how the center shares this information with prospective parents.
General question
Could you describe the daily routine and how you maintain consistent supervision throughout the afternoon program?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the daily structure and supervision practices helps parents understand how the center manages transitions and keeps children engaged. This provides a better picture of the environment during the hours of operation.